13 h. ago Stunning 17th century manor house where comedy icon Bob Monkhouse spent the last decades of his life goes on the market

The Grade II listed property, named Claridges, in the village of Eggington is where the comic spent the last 28 years of his life and also where he peacefully passed away in his sleep from cancer.

Economics

48 h. ago Home buyer demand weakens for third month in a row as sales fall – surveyors

Uncertainty around potential measures in the Budget is likely adding to cautious sentiment, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said.

Economics

56 h. ago Badenoch vows to scrap stamp duty for primary homes in bid to free up housing market

Economists have welcomed the plans – but questions remain over how the party would pay for it

Politics

59 h. ago Property industry welcomes Kemi Badenoch's "transformative" pledge to abolish stamp duty on homes

Tory leader tells Conservative conference "our housing market is not working as it should."

Society

60 h. ago Tories would abolish stamp duty, Badenoch tells party conference – UK politics live

Party leader says measure is a ‘bad tax’ and scrapping it would free up the housing market and improve social mobilityVoting in the Labour deputy leadership election opens today. Lucy Powell, the former Commons leader, is seen as the favourite and, as Jessica Elgot reports, Powell told supporters yesterday that, if she is elected, she will use the post to argue for changes in the way the government is operating. “We can’t sugarcoat the fact that things aren’t going well,” she said.Powell is no longer a government minister and, if she is elected deputy leader, she will do the job from the backbenches. In an interview on Newsnight last night, Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary standing against Powell, said a Powell victory would be “destabilising” for the party. She said:[Electing Powell] risks destabilising the party we best achieve what we need to do together when we have those fierce conversations, including disagreements, behind closed doors.Members need to understand tha...

Politics

3 d. ago Are you struggling to sell your house? Britain's top property experts reveal the 29 tips you must follow to get rid of your home now

Property owners are having to work harder than ever to sell their homes at the moment, with Rightmove noting a 'decade-high' number of houses currently on the market.

Society

3 d. ago House prices FELL in September as Budget tax hike fears put property market on hold

Property prices are up only 0.3% since the start of 2025 and just 1.3% higher than they were in September last year.

Economics

3 d. ago Average UK house price fell by £794 in September, latest figures show

The current 'flatness' in the housing market may offer some relief for first-time buyers

Economics

3 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 07 October: Shell and Imperial rally, B&M slides after earnings downgrade

Gold and Bitcoin prices are in focus after they traded at record levels earlier today.

Politics

3 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 07 October: House prices weaken, B&M hit by poor trading

Gold and Bitcoin prices are in focus after they traded at record levels earlier today.

Society

5 d. ago UK homebuyers to get more upfront information on properties for sale

Labour’s planned overhaul of retail market aims to ‘end nasty surprises’ that often scupper house transactions

Society

9 d. ago Housing market activity likely to strengthen gradually, says Nationwide

Underlying conditions for potential home buyers in the UK ‘remain supportive,’ the building society said.

Politics

1 week ago Home purchase mortgage approvals dip as buyers wait for autumn Budget

Demand at the upper end of the housing market has been dampened ahead of the autumn Budget

Economics

1 week ago House sales edged up by 2% annually in August – HMRC figures

The market remains sensitive to economic events, housing market experts said.

Politics

1 week ago Home purchase mortgage approvals dip as buyers ‘pause for reflection’

Demand at the upper end of the housing market was being affected ahead of the autumn Budget, some housing market experts said.

Economics

1 week ago Affordability and looking further afield are key in the Scottish housing market

According to online property portal Zoopla, affordability is shaping more house buying decisions in Scotland, and people are looking further afield to find the right home.

Politics

1 week ago Remote Lake District house goes on market with 'crazy' price tag

One Reddit user said "It's really very lovely, but HOW MUCH?!?"

Economics

2 w. ago House on the set of iconic kids TV show from the nineties on sale for £1.7m – do you recognise it?

THIS very famous house from a 90s iconic kids TV show is on the market for £1.1m - but do you recognise it? The property is located next to an breathtaking ocean view and was regularly featured in the Australian comedy drama. Fans may remember the property from television series Round the Twist, which first...

Economics

2 w. ago House appears too good to be true as it hits market until viewers spot VERY awkward feature in hallway

A SEEMINGLY pleasant property has sparked a huge debate - for its downstairs loo without a DOOR. The semi-detached home in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, has an attractive hallway, spacious lounge, almost new kitchen and heaps of space. But for £350,000 it seems you don’t get the requisite number of doors - with the under-the-stairs bog...

Events

2 w. ago The Cotswold Company posts strong sales as it bucks weak furniture demand

The upmarket furniture and homeware brand reported that sales jumped 30% to £56.9 million for the half-year to the end of August.

Politics